Bacon Wrapped Shrimp and Scallops
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 24 pieces
- Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 24): Calories 80, Total Fat 6 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Carbohydrates 1 g, Dietary Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 5 g, Cholesterol 18 mg, Sodium 202 mg
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Preparation Time: 12 minutes
- Cooking Time: 14 minutes
- 12 jumbo raw peeled and deveined shrimp, 16 to 20 count per pound
- 12 large sea scallops, trimmed and thoroughly drained
- 1 lime, juiced and zested
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grill seasoning or coarse salt and black pepper
- 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
- 12 slices center-cut or applewood smoked bacon, sliced in half
- Toothpicks
- 3 scallions, finely sliced thinly on a diagonal
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- Preheat your oven to 425F for perfectly crispy results.
- In a shallow dish, toss the shrimp and scallops with fresh lime juice and zest, a drizzle of toasted sesame oil, grill seasoning, and a kick of hot pepper flakes. Wrap each succulent shrimp from head to tail and each scallop around its edge with half a bacon slice, securing with toothpicks if neededwatch the flavor magic happen!
- Arrange on a slotted baking sheet or broiler pan to let bacon grease drain as it crisps. Bake 10-14 minutes until shrimp pink up and curl, scallops turn opaque, and bacon is irresistibly golden. (Shrimp might finish firstcheck for doneness!)
- Plate these crowd-pleasing bites, sprinkle with thinly sliced scallions, and serve hot. Your guests will devour every savory, smoky pieceeasy, elegant, and utterly delicious!
